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NCT03458676 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Radiologic Pathologic Correlation of Advanced MR Imaging to Guide the Biopsy of Cerebral Malignancies

A NA study of Brain Lesion, sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.

Recruiting
Registry status
NA
Development phase
62
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT03458676: Recruiting NA study of Brain Lesion, sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.

NCT03458676 is a NA study of Brain Lesion that is actively recruiting participants, run by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. The registered enrollment target is 62 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (96% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT03458676, a NA study of Brain Lesion, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.

RECRUITING
Registry status
NA
Development phase
62 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if using advanced magnetic resonance imaging (AMRI) will improve the targeting of brain tumor needle biopsies compared to the standard targeting techniques. Researchers also want to learn how the results of the images and biopsies compare to each other to try to improve the way researchers and radiologists use AMRI images. This is an investigational study. The perfusion scan is not FDA approved or commercially available. It is currently only being used in research. There will be no cost to you for the advanced MRI, additional anesthesia, special pathology stains, and/or gene testing for this study. Up to 50 patients will take part in this study. All will be enrolled at MD Anderson.

Primary Outcome

Researchers wish to determine if the accuracy of the pathological grade observed at the biopsy sites identified by advanced imaging is higher than the grades observed at the biopsy sites identified by conventional imaging.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • PROCEDURE Advanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging Scan
  • PROCEDURE Standard of Care Brain Biopsy and Tumor Removal

Study Locations (1)

Texas

  • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center - Houston

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 62 participants
Start Date 2012-09-06
Est. Completion 2025-11-01
Phase NA
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

2,692 total trials

What NCT03458676 shows while recruiting

NCT03458676 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 62 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (96% lower).

The record links to 1 condition, with Brain Lesion appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Advanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging Scan is the first listed.

NCT03458676 reports a single indexed study location in Texas.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT03458676 about?

NCT03458676 is a clinical study titled "Radiologic Pathologic Correlation of Advanced MR Imaging to Guide the Biopsy of Cerebral Malignancies". The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if using advanced magnetic resonance imaging (AMRI) will improve the targeting of brain tumor needle biopsies compared to the standard targeting techniques. Researchers also want to learn how the results of the images and biopsies compare to each ...

What is the current status of trial NCT03458676?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 62 participants. The study started on 2012-09-06. Estimated completion is 2025-11-01.

What conditions does trial NCT03458676 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Brain Lesion.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03458676?

The interventions under investigation include: Advanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging Scan (PROCEDURE), Standard of Care Brain Biopsy and Tumor Removal (PROCEDURE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03458676?

This trial is sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, which has 2,692 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT03458676 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Texas. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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Where NCT03458676's enrollment target sits among peer trials

62 1157th of 2000 higher than 837 of 2,000 other NA trials

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